Join WSU’s Tree Fruit Team.  Nationally, Washington ranks first in the production of apples, sweet cherries, and pears. The Washington tree fruit industry contributes more than $6 billion of annual impact to the state’s economy. The industry is committed to sustainable agricultural practices and conservation of water resources. Together with the State’s tree fruit industry, Washington State University strives to be the world leader in tree fruit research and education. This position will provide stakeholder prioritized pear IPM tools to the nation's top pear industry. Washington state grows nearly one half of US pears with a crop valued at $145 million. A significant portion of Washington’s pear production occurs in the Wenatchee River valley a dense growing area with a majority